My First Motorcycle: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Review

I knew I wanted a motorcycle, and have no regrets making this my first one. For just over two grand, this thing looks great and is a blast to drive.

[@V1kence]

I just got my Kawasaki Ninja 250r 😍 super excited about it.

[@boatman222345]

Beautiful bike! I honestly think that the Ninja 250 may well be one of the most beautiful bikes ever made. I used to ride motorcycles many years ago and over time owned 4 of them from a 175 cc Bridgestone thru a 600cc BMW touring bike that I rode across country. The bike I most enjoyed riding was a 250 cc Kawasaki 2 stroke I bought used and rode for a year in New Mexico. That bike's weak point was warm starts as it tended to flood very easily. As far as your cold start problem you may find it's not that big of a thing because riding in cold weather gets tired pretty quickly for most folks. I'll never forget a Thanksgiving Day ride I did on my Kawasaki while living in New Mexico. It was about 40F and I was wearing a winter coat, some gloves, and Levis. Managed to get lost on some backcountry roads and a planned 1/2 hr ride turned into a 1 1/2 hr ordeal! By the time I got back to my house I'd lost all feeling in both legs and literally couldn't stop the bike without tipping over. Finally drove to a friend's house and circled around beeping the horn until he came out and caught the bike so I could get off. He then carried me into the house to warm up and when the feeling came back to my knees I literally howled in pain!!!!! So if you plan on any cold weather rides you might want to get some warm, windproof, riding gear.

[@DIVA7RARIMP]

Thanks for the review! I’m a new rider and my boyfriend bought me this bike, perfect for individuals who want to enjoy riding safely.

[@kattmilk]

Funny profile name for a girl rider. Have you had issues with the carberator?

[@twinscoupe]

His bike is beautiful , perfect color ,and specs

[@tonysanchez6139]

My first bike was a cbr600 and I learned on that bike and it was a lot of fun. About 2 months after having my bike my sister in law who lives with us also bought a bike and it was a ninja 250r and I can understand why people say to start off with a 250 but these things are great bikes and a whole lot of fun

[@levkranchevko1432]

Aww yeah, Somebody's going to be have a Motorcycle collection 👀

[@battldogeurmum698]

I had a stroke reading that

[@DoRC]

Make sure you check the dates on the tires. If they are original or over 5 years old you should replace them no matter how many miles around them. Hard rubber is not safe.

[@2strokeunlimited2.06]

I have a 2006 ninja 250 with 20k miles still running amazing I love it

[@BrandamnPSN]

I just got a 2008 as well. 250. Black and green

[@chadschrum1306]

I really like the ninjas I had 1 I really like watching videos of them 250 s can be more than just a beginner bike I’m always searching for guys who ride them long term I found one video of a guy who put 85 thousand on his hope u keep making videos

[@danieldavidson5447]

Great video! I am considering getting one of these for my first bike so I'm pretty excited about it

[@PureEvil1138]

ive had a blue one for 8 years. Its a really fun bike

[@dewelhilton6439]

Really nice bike... I agree with everything you said... 2000 miles... It's not even broke in yet... Your a smart dude so many people want to get something crazy like a 1000 or even a 600 pure hardcore sport bike. Damn good price too... I've rode over 50 years now... Started out just like you... Be safe out there.

[@ThePeacePlant]

Yeah wtf. My friend who is into motorcycles pretty heavy, is recommending a 600cc. I really don't even want to hear anything else from him after I found how big a 600cc is. I am looking for a great starter bike and not a video game speed racer bike

[@trollereightytwo159]

very informative. starting to look at a ninja 250cc on marketplace right now, nearly the same situation as yours. thanks man

[@scootamayne610]

That's a beautiful bike, love the color. I'm getting ready to buy a honda ruckus I know it's not a motorcycle but gotta start somewhere, but I plan on upgrading to a ninja 250 in the next few years.

[@Thatguychris86]

About to but the 2012 in two days for my Christmas present to myself I’m so pumped

[@natvega1]

I had one new out of the dealer in New Jersey in 2007, never had a problem starting in the winter even after being off for 2 weeks started right up, parked outside with a bike cover even in the snow, so yours must have a problem maybe valve clearence😮.

[@Threee_Eyez]

I found one for 2600, I am going to buy it this week. Its the lime green one, one driver and you can tell its been taken care of its whole life.

[@Shadygobang]

that has the to be the cleanest 250 i have ever seen. we legit have all the same interests lol. i have a 2020 G70 2021 Yamaha MT-09 and a nice gaming pc 4080 15 13600k. even know these video are old im enjoying.watching them. you will get used to the power of the bike and def want more power. the mt09 stays doing lifting the wheel when gassing it in 1-3 gears

[@LooxJJ]

250 sports bikes are the best bikes you can ever have - get any Japanese 250 sportbike and you will truly know what "fun and dangerous" means. They rev high, loud, super light, and fast - yet so controllable, and tamed, and when in need, brutally fast. Thy are NOT beginner bikes - you need more skills and experiences to ride 250 than 600. In 600 or above, you will NEVER fully utilize its upper range of power unless you are on a closed-track (Not even on a empty highways at 3AM). But in 250, you will be at its 70~90% of power band range pretty much all he time - with 10~14+k RPM range. There is reason why MotoGP 250 was brutally competitive - and just as big as 5/99ers.

[@kennethfrazee2540]

Ability to push the bike on the street adds to fun factor definitely, liter bikes are a bit ridiculous. Lol I drive a tuned up Audi now but honestly had more fun in a gutted 48hp Geo Metro w tires and suspension hacks

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

Great video! :3

[@48Boxer]

Just picked up one as a training bike along with a 250 Rebel for wife and kids. Both are fun, but the Ninja is way more fun than it should be. You feel like you're breaking the law and look down and doing 35

[@48Boxer]

Oh, and picked mine up for $2k. It's in excellent shape. Just needs one throttle cable replaced, but doing both.

[@LightningZeusRottweiler]

I just bought this bike and mine is blue. It looks so beautiful but I'm still afraid of it and have not rode it yet. I am a 4"11 stature female so I have to play around with my weight.

[@mokeishrajan4202]

I've never seen such a clean ninja 250r

[@Tawni.6269]

"It's cool man !"

[@Ruhailzy]

beautiful color. mint condition aswell

[@vwjet357]

I have one too, I think I’d prefer a more comfortable riding position and it’d be perfect. Also, carb and other issues aren’t fun to deal with either.

[@giohooe]

I have a 250r and yeah. I got it for getting around. Not to kill myself lol. I’ve seen people split in half from a sign. It’s for fun and saving gas , not speeding , these cops need to chill out

[@myhoyoki]

love the tires man i have the same red 09 and its asome

[@DoRC]

The behavior of having to turn the idle up and then back down again on cold starts is not normal the "choke" (it's actually an enrichment circuit) should increase the idle for you. With how few miles are on there the bike could almost certainly benefit from having the carburetors cleaned.

[@defaultdaniel]

After putting some b12 chemtool in the tank, running it hard, changing plugs, basic maintenance, etc., its been running much better. When its above 45 degrees, it fires right up without choke or any adjustments. I would only have to gently turn the idle knob when very cold.

[@sarag1158]

This IS the BEST learner bike. I want to live. Your wife wants you to live too.

[@MaxibillianBus]

the best learner bike is a cbr250rr 😉

[@markwigzy3581]

@@MaxibillianBus hello fellow max fan how are you

[@MaxibillianBus]

@@markwigzy3581 i am good fellow max fan , great to see another brother in a different comment section :)

[@markwigzy3581]

@@MaxibillianBus So what brought you into bikes? I personally only recently started wanting one.

[@MaxibillianBus]

@@markwigzy3581 i was always into them but never got the chance to , i finished hs , got a job and saved up for my first bike . my friend had also recently purchased one so i got one too now we ride together .Soon a lot of the people i know will get one too and we will ride through the streets like a gang haha . What got you into riding? i ride a ninja250 btw

[@jacobclement7707]

For cold starts and driving in the cold good practice is to let it idle choked for roughly 5 minutes more or less and then you can drive it normally

[@meko6159]

こんにちは！動画拝見しました！ 赤Ninjaカッコイイです！ヨシムラマフラーもカッコイイ

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Picking up an 09 for my son.

[@RRP1992]

Looks brand new.

[@aaronmcintosh9041]

Guys! Started out on a ninja 250. You’ll get bored of it within 6 months or less. Start at 400 to 600 IF you already have some riding experience. It’s no fun being passed by a 98 Honda on a 250. Honda even was faster then a ktm 390 . But small bikes are fun too!

[@MrMohaakon]

Can you tell me what to look for when buying a used ninja 250 I'm buying one soon.

[@julianmustofa4423]

Hi.. what’s headlight bulb did you use? Is it stock bulb?

[@timt9510]

I've got a p.c 800, sv 650, ninja 400, still looking to get a 250

[@yogidabruh9050]

Our wives will never be happy for us....our wives are haters.😑😂

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

You married the wrong woman

[@pushhrodd01]

@@ACommenterOnKZbin it’s a joke you knob.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@pushhrodd01 You are the joke and come back with a better hit looser

[@TheBmoesho]

I paid 1k for my 08 with 9000 miles on it I love to ride her so much fun

[@thattv5890]

lol love your intro about your wife getting pissed off😂🤣

[@deshawngreenpettaway5817]

Spary starting fluid

[@enriquecoria962]

Nice bike.,

[@enriquecoria962]

I started laughing at the begging

[@worstgam3raliv338]

I’m from west Babylon ny, trying to learn to ride. Where in Long Island are you from?

[@BrandamnPSN]

I keep my bike InThe house. Lol. I have the heat on through the night.

[@King12763]

True love defined

[@FIGHT101TV]

Where'd you order the back tail lights break light thing at

[@josephchillemi186]

Hey I live in queens I’m also looking for a 250 as a Learners bike. I think this would be fine I really need it to get back and forth to work which is less then 3 miles away and maybe to go to the beaches and be able to park it somewhere because I have a huge pick up and I can’t park that thing anywhere near the beach. I guess you would recommend it and don’t think I need anything bigger for my needs right ?

[@Khanshuvo27]

I have one. ..if you are still looking then knock me

[@anthonykry_]

What kind of exhaust you got on there?

[@bagusprasetya8593]

Where are you live bro?

[@xiaoma4297]

What is the Standard Top Speed ??? 2008 bike??

[@owenmccallum6076]

Can’t believe it’s a carb on an 08

[@jacksong5843]

link to the exhaust?

[@Explorewithnashna]

My first bike also

[@ARscents]

How much did you bought it for?

[@kattmilk]

I'm thinking about getting a 2009 Ninja 250R, but it has a carburetor engine. One of my cycle gurus told me to stay away from carberator engines, and to get a fuel injection bike instead. What do you all think? There seems to be a big debate about them.

[@vwjet357]

I have a ninja 250 with carb issues and stuff and he’s right. Easier to not deal with that stuff.

[@kattmilk]

@@vwjet357 i actually bought one about four months ago, and so far it hasn't given me any problems, thank God. But it's been sitting for a long time too cuz I injured my knee and can't ride, but even when I let it sit for 2 weeks it still cranks up. But I live in the tropical environment so that makes a difference.

[@fredrickneitzche6748]

@@vwjet357 Dont be a lazy goof. Carbs are easy to figure out and they give far better throttle response.

[@vwjet357]

@@fredrickneitzche6748 I can do carbs, again, it’s easier not to have to do them at all. Or spend the time or money. The time spent doing the carbs myself instead of my other projects is actually pretty costly. My time costs more than paying a shop to do the labor in fact. The logic remains the same. There’s nothing wrong with carbs, I still have my 250. I’m just being honest about the difference and troubles. It IS a hassle to deal with an issue that’s avoidable on the first place. 250r is still a great beginner bike. I’d still recommend fuel injection, but I live in WA and the weather is finicky. It’s not about laziness, it’s about cost and practicality, avoiding problems before they start, etc. it’s proper coordination and planning which is the opposite of laziness.

[@fredrickneitzche6748]

@@vwjet357 You could have maintained them in the time it took you to write this . lol. Its better to have a direct connection to your bike in my humble opinion. Have fun be respectful to other motorists cheers bro.

[@malachikang7878]

Hello, i have a question and it might be stupid but Im new to riding and have a ninja 250, so when i get done riding is it normal for the bikes temp and oil gauge to be red after hitting the kill switch? Those lights aren’t on whiles its on so is it good?

[@defaultdaniel]

I would look into your cooling system / fans as they should really never be in the red

[@malachikang7878]

@@defaultdanielbut in this vid when you turned the key they light up as well

[@defaultdaniel]

@@malachikang7878 that’s the oil temp light, it will light up red if you turn the key but not fully on. Later in the video I turn the bike on all the way and it goes off

[@malachikang7878]

@@defaultdanielwell i said it goes off when i turn the bike on

[@malachikang7878]

@@defaultdanielit only turns on after i kill the engine not while its running

[@Jenuin]

I’m buying one for the girlfriend.

[@justhesolution]

Does it "feel" slow compared to say your sti?

[@defaultdaniel]

Honestly, no. Being used to a quicker than average car, I can say the bike also feels quick in comparison. The cars definitely faster overall, but weight is a huge factor. the ninja is only 330lbs.

[@IAmAleksha]

America is so crazy to me. A 250 is not a learner bike, that would be a 125...

[@natemcg8994]

What kind of exhaust is that?

[@uchiwamadara4614]

Yoshimora exhaust for 250 ninja

[@vincentvrai]

How much for the yoshimura exhaust ?

[@defaultdaniel]

Got mine on sale for $475, it's not cheap. But damn it sounds great

[@vincentvrai]

@@defaultdaniel than,s for responding

[@bokg2692]

How much you paid for the bike

[@defaultdaniel]

Got it for $2300 cash on Facebook Marketplace a few years back. Sold it for $3400.

[@daniellocke9534]

Where is the STI?

[@defaultdaniel]

In the driveway, I still have it. Just wanted another toy.

[@_Jxsiah_]

What’s that exhaust??

[@defaultdaniel]

Yoshimura

[@akkykumar4257]

Hii

[@terrell48]

20000 miles on a bike is high, what potato truck did you fall off of? Mine has 80,000 miles on it, friends have 150,000 plus on theirs one man I know has 180,000 on one of his and 100,000 plus on his other , this video is 2 years old I am betting you no longer ride and have sold the this bike???

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Bikes are dangerous ?? You also think guns are dangerous ??

[@jaysmithminaj]

Is this manual or auto

[@maxf-s4150]

Manual

[@skyline3838]

@@maxf-s4150 ye

[@terrykellen6715]

Red is such a horrible color. You seem like you don't even deserve the bike. Adding an exhaust on a 250 sounds really bad.

[@Momosvlogsies]

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